The Arc of Yates is a non-profit organization that serves adults, seniors, and children with disabilities throughout Yates and surrounding counties.

With a focus on key values of integrity, diversity, results, quality, and respect, Arc of Yates is poised to help individuals with developmental disabilities achieve their maximum potential for independence and inclusion in the community.

Interested in receiving our Services?

Step #1: Contact Us

Start by reaching out to our Intake Coordinator, Jennifer Nielsen at the Arc of Yates! (315)-536-7447 or jnielsen@arcofyates.org

Step #2: Care Coordination Selection

When we have answered all of your questions about the services offered through our agency, you will select your Care Coordination provider and let OPWDD and the providers know whom you have chosen. We will help guide you with any additional questions or concerns you may have.

Step #3: Plan Development

With the assistance of your Care Coordinator, you will develop a plan to cover all your needs. The Arc of Yates is here to help meet you and your family's needs.

Recent News

Arc of Yates Receives Grant from Nord Family Foundation

Keuka Lake School, a program of the Arc of Yates, was awarded a grant in the amount of $33,000 from the Nord Family Foundation to support the ever increasing demand for Early Intervention and Universal Prekindergarten and Daycare services for children in and around a five county region.

“Serving children from an hour radius in all directions, Keuka Lake School is the last remaining integrated pre-school and daycare program of its kind in this region” stated Daniele Lyman-Torres, President and CEO of the Arc of Yates. “Thanks to the commitment of the Board of Directors and the community, we continue to grow. The generosity of the Nord Family further demonstrates the ongoing support of our mission.”

KLS is an early childhood program that provides special education, physical, occupational and speech therapies for students with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The school offers both Universal and three year old Pre-K opportunities through collaboration with the Penn Yan Central School District. Keuka Lake School also offers daycare services for children of all abilities from 18 months to 12 years of age.